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AJ55 AZP

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,522 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 121,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn and split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,877 miles

Front tyres starting to get low on the shoulders.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front tyres starting to get low on the shoulders.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn 2-3 mm left

Fail 12 Dec 2014 88,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn 2-3 mm left

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,428 miles

All tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AJ55 AZP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 AZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 AZP registered?

AJ55 AZP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 AZP safe to buy?

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